Anchor point or reference
Fixed place on the archer's body, to which the string is drawn on every shot. |
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Bouncer
An arrow that hits the scoring area, then rebounds, or 'bounces out'. |
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Cock feather
The fletch that is a different in colour from the others. The cock feather always faces away from the bow riser/handle. |
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Drawing
Pulling back the bowstring to the Anchor point, or reference. |
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End
At practice, or at a competition, a number of arrows, usually 6, are shot at the taget. This is known as an END. |
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Fast or hold fast
Stop shooting immediately, and remove the arrow from the bowstring if you were about to shoot. |
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Limbs
The two curved pieces that fit on either end of the handle/riser. |
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Arrow nock
The slot on the end of the arrow, which fits onto the string. |
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Bow nock
The grooves on the end of the bow limbs where the string fits. |
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Nocking
Fitting an arrow onto the string. |
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Nocking point
The place on the string where you fit the arrow. |
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Pile
The buisnes end. Also known as the point, of the arrow. |
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Quiver
A container for holding arrows. |
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Riser/handle
The middle section of the bow. |
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Boss
A BOSS is used to attatch target 'faces' to. |
